
Courts & Law
FBI received tip on Florida suspect but did not investigate
In a statement issued Friday, the agency acknowledged that the tip should have been shared with the FBI's Miami office and investigated, but it was not.
6 years ago
On Jan. 31, when Jose Nuñez Martinez showed up in Philadelphia for a mandatory interview to adjust his status, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested him.
6 years ago
Listen 1:30Timeline: The battle over Pennsylvania’s congressional district map
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Philly plan for safe-injection site ‘oxymoronic,’ U.S. attorney says
Federal prosecutor opposes opening a facility for illegal drug use in Philadelphia. City officials say it's part of an effort to get users into treatment — and save lives.
6 years ago
Listen 2:22Chemist charged with taking cyanide, dumping in suburban Philly storm drain
Reached at his home on Wednesday morning, O'Rourke said didn't want to comment. A message seeking comment from his lawyer wasn't returned.
6 years ago
Open letter stirs controversy for blasting ‘believe the victim’ approach to campus sex assaults
The letter, signed by nearly 140 people, was just the latest wrinkle in a growing debate about how colleges and universities investigate campus sexual assault allegations.
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Listen 2:09N.J. authorities charge seven with selling guns in Camden trafficked from Ohio
Two defendants from Ohio and five from New Jersey were charged with racketeering, which could carry a 20-year prison sentence.
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Krasner confirms DA’s office created ‘secret list’ of suspect Philly officers
New district attorney plans review of allegations lodged against cops. If claims prove credible, he'll release their names.
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Bomber gets life in prison for New York, New Jersey attacks
Rahimi has also attempted to radicalize fellow prisoners at the federal jail in New York where he has been imprisoned since his arrest.
6 years ago
2nd federal court blocks Trump from rescinding DACA
A federal judge in New York has ruled that the Trump administration cannot end the Obama-era program.
6 years ago
Reports: Police recommend indictments of Netanyahu
For months police have been investigating two cases. Netanyahu has repeatedly denied wrongdoing.
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Criminal justice advocates praise Murphy’s revival of N.J. sentencing commission
The commission was formed in 2009, but never gained traction in a state with a 12-to-1 black-white disparity in its incarceration rate.
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At Constitution Center, Ginsburg champions #MeToo movement and rights of accused
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg hopes the #MeToo movement 'becomes as effective for the woman who works as a maid in a hotel as it is for Hollywood stars.'
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Sessions gets Union League award in Philly, criticizes ‘sanctuary cities’
The U.S. attorney general also criticized judges who are blocking President Donald Trump's executive orders.
6 years ago
Ballot access eased for third-party, independent candidates in Pa.
Third-party and independent candidates will have an easier time running for office in Pennsylvania following settlement of a longstanding federal lawsuit.
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